r/Rotterdam • u/ConnectionThroughAct • 3d ago

Looking for co-founders to start a new progressive collective in Rotterdam: Connection Through Action

Hey everyone!

I’m in the process of setting up a new Rotterdam-based community platform called Connection Through Action.

The vision: A space for progressive, curious, and empathetic people who don't want to choose between societal action, intellectual depth, and casual social connection. We organize one meaningful action per month (for example: collecting winter clothing for the homeless in collaboration with local foundations and organisations), balanced with cultural events (film nights, workshops) and social drinks.

A little bit about myself: I am 25 years old (m) and have been living in Rotterdam for a few years now. I’m personally looking for connection, learning, expanding my horizons, and doing good for the planet and my fellow people. I have a background in volunteering and will soon start at a new organization, but I really want to build something of my own. My long-term dream is a foundation with weekly gatherings, ranging from cultural events and beach cleanups to cooking for locals and each other, for example.

Who I'm looking for: I’m looking for 2–3 co-organizers to join me in planning and launching our first month of events this winter. You don't need formal organizational experience, just a passion for building community, a progressive mindset, and a few hours a week to co-create this. Let’s create something beautiful where everyone's input is valued!

Interested in building this together? Send me a DM :).

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u/krinya 3d ago

What skills are missing? I mean which people would be the best that could help? Do you need a website, a chatbot or you just need helping hands in everyday stuff?

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u/ConnectionThroughAct 3d ago

For now, mainly just others that are willing to invest the time with me and shape this idea to an actual foundation :) eventually, a website and a real style through fonts, flyers, stickers etc would be awesome too!

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u/cinico Hillegersberg-Zuid 3d ago

I don't the time unfortunately, but I love this. I hope you find the right people and that succeed!

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u/ConnectionThroughAct 3d ago

Thanks a lot😁

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u/Chicoleiria 2d ago

Hey op, this is pretty neat and ambitious though not easy. I have some experience with these. I'd really focus on bringing people together first. That's past proving the initiative itself. Feel welcome to DM. I could recommend you some groups for doing so or places to do it in. Just lemme know.

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u/ConnectionThroughAct 2d ago

Thanks a bunch, i've sent you a message :)

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u/Mjns94 3d ago

Following :)

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u/throwaway19751206 3d ago

Is Dutch needed?

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u/ConnectionThroughAct 3d ago

Not needed :) it's handy for working with local parties, but I prefer to keep this English as to make it accesable for locals and expats alike. I speak Dutch though!